[Hidden-tech] Computer Crossroads- Do I buy a new laptop? Change to Macbook Air? Have one Custom built?

[Aleda Jonquil]

Hi Izzy,
Look into the HP Envy and see if it fits your specs.  I bought a refurbished widescreen one several months ago to use for work.  It cost about $775 for 2.4 GHz 7 core processor, 1TB hd, and 16 GB RAM.  I have been really, really happy with it.  You can get a smaller screen one for around $500, too.  

I usually build my own desktops so I’m used to getting a lot of performance for a low price.  I’m picky when it comes to laptops because I want that custom built performance for the lowest price possible.  This has actually been my favorite laptop of all I’ve owned.  

They run Windows 8 but they’re also touchscreens.  I find myself using the keyboard & touchscreen simultaneously.  It just makes work flow faster.

Happy shopping,
Aleda



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Subject: [Hidden-tech] Computer Crossroads- Do I buy a new laptop? Change to Macbook Air? Have one Custom built?







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Good Morning,


​The situation: My 2 year old ASUS zenbook had a dying HD that will cost me (according to repair place) $500 to replace + $300 to reinstall data​  (which I could do myself as it is backed up on Crashplan).  I'm not inclined to fix the ASUS as it has been in the shop a few months ago (maybe that was the beginning of the HD fail and wasn't noticed):

I'd like some help looking at my replacement options (this is my only computer). Budget is  +/- 1k:

Fix Zenbook. Trust that a new HD will work.

Find another laptop- need some suggestions. Looking for 13-14 inch screen,  reasonably lightwith, need only 4 GB

Have one custom made  (local if possible)

Buy a Macbook air- I need guidance and handholding to make the switch but am open to it.


Other options?


Any help is greatly appreciated.

Izzy






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